As expected, the Arizona Cardinals released quarterback Kevin Kolb, who was due a $2 million signing bonus on Sunday and carried a salary of $9 million for 2013.

Kolb was the first of many starting quarterbacks the Cardinals used in 2012 — and the most effective — but missed most of the season because of injuries. They went 3-2 with him, but their passing game really sputtered when they turned to John Skelton, rookie Ryan Lindley and finally, Brian Hoyer.

Arizona acquired Kolb in a blockbuster trade with Philadelphia in 2011, sending cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (now with Denver) to the Eagles. The Cardinals then gave Kolb a six-year, $63.5 million deal, with $12 million guaranteed.

Kolb had some bright moments in the desert, but his time there dried up as he has struggled to stay healthy. The Cardinals, who are expected to take a quarterback with the No. 7 overall pick in April's draft, already have signed Drew Stanton be a backup. Stanton was a backup last season at Indianapolis, where new Cardinals coach Bruce Arians was interim head coach.

As for where Kolb may end up, the New York Daily News reports the Jets are expected to have interest. The Jets' new offensive coordinator is Marty Mornhinweg, who was in Philadelphia at the same time as Kolb.